Rural Community Information Systems, Services & Information Repackaging
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 82 pages
- 9 units
This course introduces students to rural community information systems, services, and information repackaging within library and information science. It explores the definition of key concepts, the importance and types of community information systems, and community analysis. The course also examines the information needs and characteristics of rural communities in Nigeria, along with the philosophy of providing information services to these communities. It addresses challenges associated with developing community information services and information repackaging.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS215, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: INFORMATION PROVIDERS IN RURAL COMMUNITIESPage 52
- UNIT 2: PROCESS OF RURAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION REPACKAGINGPage 66
- UNIT 3: ICT APPLICATION IN THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY INFORMATION SERVICES; COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRES DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENTS.Page 74
- UNIT 4: PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY INFORMATION SERVICES AND INFORMATION REPACKAGING IN NIGERIA.Page 80
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS215 · UNIT 1: WHAT IS INFORMATION?
Welcome to rural community information systems, services and information repackaging class. In this module we are going to learn the basic concepts of rural community information systems, services and information repackaging. What does rural community information systems, services and information repackaging have in common with us as librarians, information professionals?
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain information systems
- Explain rural information repackaging
- Describe principles of rural community information repackaging
- Understand information needs of rural communities
- Identify information providers in rural communities
What it prepares you for
- Librarian
- Information Officer
- Community Development Worker
- Archivist
- Government
- Education
- Non-profit
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Information Providers in Rural Communities
Unit 3: ICT Application in the Provision of Community Information Services; Community Information Centres Design and Developments
Understanding the technical aspects of ICT tools and their effective application in rural settings requires hands-on experience and continuous learning.
- Module 4: Information Providers in Rural Communities
Unit 4: Problems and Challenges Associated with Development of Community Information Services and Information Repackaging in Nigeria
Identifying sustainable solutions requires a comprehensive understanding of the socio-economic and political landscape of Nigeria.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 49 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Rural Community Information Systems, Services and Information Repackaging
Unit 1: What is Information? · 2 hours
Define information and information systems. Explain why information is difficult to define. Identify components of information systems.
Unit 2: What is Community Information Services (CIS)? · 2 hours
Define community information service. Identify beneficiaries of community information service. Discuss the importance of community information services.
- Week 2Module 2: Types of Community Information Systems and Services
Unit 1: Types of Community Information Systems and Services · 3 hours
Identify types of community information services. Differentiate between general and specific community information services.
- Week 3Module 2: Types of Community Information Systems and Services
Unit 2: Community Needs Analysis · 3 hours
Understand community needs analysis. Outline procedures for conducting community needs analysis. Explain the importance of community needs analysis.
- Week 4Module 2: Types of Community Information Systems and Services
Unit 2: Information Needs · 3 hours
Define information needs. Explain how to determine information needs of users. Discuss the importance of understanding user information needs.
- Week 5Module 3: Information Needs of Rural Communities in Nigeria
Unit 1: Information Needs of Rural Communities in Nigeria · 4 hours
Identify categories of information needs of rural communities in Nigeria. Discuss the philosophy of information services to rural communities.
- Week 6Module 3: Information Needs of Rural Communities in Nigeria
Unit 2: Proposed Model of Information Services to Rural Communities in Nigeria · 4 hours
Understand the need for a model of information services to rural communities. Identify information sources in rural communities.
- Week 7Module 4: Information Providers in Rural Communities
Unit 1: Information Providers in Rural Communities · 4 hours
Identify information providers in rural communities. Understand the meaning of information repackaging. Learn the principles of information repackaging.
- Week 8Module 4: Information Providers in Rural Communities
Unit 2: Process of Rural Community Information Repackaging · 4 hours
Learn the process involved in rural community information repackaging. Learn the process of designing rural community information centers. Learn the functions of rural community information centers.
- Week 9Module 4: Information Providers in Rural Communities
Unit 3: ICT Application in the Provision of Community Information Services; Community Information Centres Design and Developments · 4 hours
Ascertain ICT facilities available for repackaging information. Determine ICT facilities for repackaging textual information. Determine the extent to which ICT is used for visual information repackaging.
- Week 10Module 4: Information Providers in Rural Communities
Unit 4: Problems and Challenges Associated with Development of Community Information Services and Information Repackaging in Nigeria · 4 hours
Learn the problems and challenges associated with the development of community information services and information repackaging in Nigeria.
- Week 11Module 1: Rural Community Information Systems, Services and Information Repackaging
Unit 1: What is Information? · 4 hours
Review all units in Module 1. Work on TMA questions.
- Week 12Module 2: Types of Community Information Systems and Services
Unit 1: Types of Community Information Systems and Services · 4 hours
Review all units in Modules 2 and 3. Work on TMA questions.
- Week 13Module 4: Information Providers in Rural Communities
Unit 1: Information Providers in Rural Communities · 4 hours
Review all units in Module 4. Work on TMA questions.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 definitions and concepts
- Focus on practical examples of information repackaging in Units 7-9
- Review community needs assessment methods from Units 3-5
- Practice applying information service models to specific rural scenarios
- Analyze challenges and solutions from Units 10-13 to formulate policy recommendations
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS215 about?
This course introduces students to rural community information systems, services, and information repackaging within library and information science. It explores the definition of key concepts, the importance and types of community information systems, and community analysis. The course also examines the information needs and characteristics of rural communities in Nigeria, along with the philosophy of providing information services to these communities. It addresses challenges associated with developing community information services and information repackaging.
How many units does LIS215 have?
LIS215, Rural Community Information Systems, Services & Information Repackaging, has 9 units across 4 modules, over 82 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS215?
LIS215 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is LIS215 hard?
LIS215 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does LIS215 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is LIS215 assessed?
LIS215 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with LIS215?
Librarian, Information Officer, Community Development Worker and Archivist.